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Industry Trends

Budget 2026: Sitharaman & Co will be counting every rupee on the road to Viksit Bharat 2047

Budget 2026 approaches with India's fiscal calculations under scrutiny as tax collections have slowed, impacting government finances. The Finance Minister faces the challenge of maintaining fiscal consolidation amidst these pressures. Balancing growth with discipline will be key. Non-tax revenues and spending discipline are crucial. Market borrowing tolerance is also a significant consideration.

ET Policy · Jan 12
Industry Trends

Silver bulls now eyeing Rs 3 lakh milestone. Should you buy or wait for dip?

Silver prices surged to fresh lifetime highs on the MCX, with the March 2026 contract peaking around ₹2.63 lakh per kg before settling slightly lower, marking a strong daily gain. The rally reflects heightened safe‑haven demand amid geopolitical uncertainty, a weak US dollar and global volatility, and robust industrial interest in the metal.

Economic Times Jobs · Jan 12
Startup Funding

‘Yummy in my tummy’: Sharks Anupam Mittal and Aman Gupta bets on Goat Life with Rs 2 crore funding

Goat Life, an oats startup targeting young consumers, has secured Rs 2 crore on Shark Tank India Season 5 after founder Yash Kalra won over investors with a combination of product appeal and Gen Z brand positioning. Founded by 26-year-old Yash Kalra, Goat Life focuses on high-protein oats that can be prepared in 30 seconds. The brand currently offers flavours such as mocha, tiramisu, mango, choco-nut, kulfi, cookies and cream, hazelnut, and strawberry swirl, with each serving delivering 10 to 20 grams of protein. Launched in July 2023, Goat Life was started with an initial capital of Rs 5 lakh, comprising a grant and Kalra’s personal investment. Before this venture, Kalra had founded Wisegg, a ready-to-drink egg-white beverage startup that was shut down due to shelf-life limitations. As the Sharks sampled the product during the pitch, Anupam Mittal responded positively to the taste, remarking, “Yummy in my tummy,”. Aman Gupta, meanwhile, highlighted the brand’s youth-centric appeal ...

Indian Startup News · Jan 12
Industry Trends

‘Not too late to buy,’ says Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki as silver crosses $80

Robert Kiyosaki, author of 'Rich Dad Poor Dad,' remains bullish on silver, even as prices soar past $80 an ounce. He advises investors against missing out, planning to buy more until it reaches $100. Kiyosaki cautions against greed, emphasizing disciplined profit-taking while highlighting silver's potential as a hedge against inflation and currency debasement.

Economic Times Jobs · Jan 12
Startup Funding

Anupam Mittal calls Planyt founder “delusional” as he pitches a pre-revenue, 4-year-old startup

Planyt, a Vadodara-based startup developing a plant growth device, failed to secure an investment on Shark Tank India Season 5 after its pitch raised concerns among all five Sharks. Founded by Shubham Upadhyay, Planyt presented a plant growth system based on a patented fogponics technology, which the founder claimed was inspired by systems developed by NASA and later refined by his team. Upadhyay sought Rs 1.05 crore for 6.5% equity, valuing the company at Rs 16.15 crore. During the pitch, Upadhyay stated that he started the company in 2021 to address hunger. However, the Sharks questioned the feasibility of the claim after learning that a household would need to spend around Rs 7.5 lakh to purchase the system. The founder also disclosed that the company remains pre-revenue, despite having operated for four years. Upadhyay told the panel that Planyt had sold 80 to 100 units at discounted prices, requires 24×7 electricity to operate, and had received Rs 10 lakh in government funding,...

Indian Startup News · Jan 12